FPC™ vs Bioplastics (PLA, PHAs, PBS etc)

• Universal Recyclable and Reusable

Bioplastics, such as PLA cannot be recycled in many countries, it can contaminate the waste stream, reportedly making other recycled plastics unsaleable. FPC is formulated with patented technologies with proven results that can be mixed with any other recycled plastics.

• Lower Cost

Bioplastics such as (PLA, PHAs, PBS etc) are typically 2X more expensive than conventional oil-based plastics, due to its complex and high production cost. FPC is at same cost as compares to conventional plastics.

• Non-competing with food production

Bioplastics, such as PLA, compete for land with biofuels and food crops (as the primary feedstock is currently corn). About 200,000 tonnes of bioplastics produced, requiring 250,000-350,000 tonnes of crops. On the other hand, FPC utilizes agricultural by-products, such as rice husk wheat husks, corn stalks, sugarcane bagasse, Palm, coconut shells, wood chips, coffee residues, etc.

• Low Energy Production Cost

PLA’s complex production process requires large amount of fossil fuel energy & water, as well as large amount of land is required to produce feedstock. FPC production is simple and little energy is needed.

• Low Impacts to Environment

Study has shown that Corn-based bioplastic emits climate change gas in landfill and some need high temperatures to decompose. FPC can be decomposed naturally and does not emit any greenhouse gases.